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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,375

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $31,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,224

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $30,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $35,363 $66,309 $88,257
Navigation Package 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110    
Luxury Package 4,900    
Comfort Package 1,950    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 850
Navigation Package 2,172    
Unbranded 12 speakers 94    
Luxury Package 4,322    
Comfort Package 1,678    
Adaptive cruise control 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 902 902
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 791
Options (change) 11,425 10,540 8,460
Options (change) 9,986 9,803 7,869
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $51,375 $82,715 $104,235
Total Invoice $46,224 $76,987 $97,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,877
Model Year201120122012
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,375$82,715$104,235
Adjustments for Features0-4,175-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,375$78,540$98,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,420
Total Invoice$46,224$76,987$97,001
Adjustments for Features0-3,886-4,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,224$73,101$92,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,991

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120122012
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Passenger side camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,880$9,055$10,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,175$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,886-4,909

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112012
ModelRXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in113.2 in
Length187.8 in194.5 in
Width74.2 in74.1 in
Height66.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested270070%
Total Not Requested117530%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested77533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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